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… warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, … happens, blood clots can form in the body and block blood flow. This can cause heart attack, stroke, deep vein … that prevents blood clots. Warfarin makes your blood clot slower. Vitamin K has the opposite effect of warfarin and …
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… your pregnancy. On this page: Healthy eating Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety … and regular activity help control your blood glucose. Follow up with your healthcare provider if you plan to change … of getting food-borne illness increases with pregnancy. Follow food safety precautions for pregnancy to ensure you and …
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… of carbohydrate per serving. 1 cup (250 mL) of non-fat or low-fat milk 3/4 cup (175 mL) of plain yogurt You can use … many carbs to eat each day and at each meal. A registered dietitian or certified diabetes educator can help you learn … amount of carbs at each meal. Don't "save up" your daily allowance of carbs to eat at one meal. Eating a balanced diet …
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… But as it gets worse, symptoms may include fatigue, yellowing of the skin ( jaundice ), small red spots and tiny … as bruising easily or heavy nosebleeds. Weight loss. Yellowing of the skin ( jaundice ). Itching. Swelling from … and naproxen (Aleve). Follow a low-sodium and low-fat diet. Cutting back on sodium can help prevent fluid buildup …
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… rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also lower the amount of blood that goes to the skin and … the test. Do not take cold or allergy remedies, aspirin, or diet pills for 2 weeks before the test. How It Is Done This … Many blood pressure medicines can also cause high levels. Low values Low values may be caused by diabetes or some …
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… rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also lower the amount of blood going to the skin and intestines … or allergy remedies, including aspirin, or non-prescription diet pills for 2 weeks before the test. Having a blood … medicines can also cause high catecholamine levels. Low values Low levels of catecholamines usually do not …
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… is working. How To Prepare If you are having a follow-up ALP test, you may be asked to not eat or drink for 10 … have high ALP levels because the placenta makes ALP. Low values Low levels of ALP can be caused by: Conditions … such as celiac disease . A lack of nutrients in the diet. An inherited bone disease called hypophosphatasia. …
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… a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the digestive … a large portion of the intestines (small bowel resection). Low levels Low gastrin levels may be caused by hypothyroidism . Related …
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… Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Diabetes: Living … choices. A child with type 1 diabetes needs to watch their diet closely. This is hard for many adults, and it can be …
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… stone will develop another one. These guidelines will help lower your risk of having another kidney stone. Steps you … water. This is the most important thing you can do to lower your risk of getting another kidney stone. Aim for at … Follow a healthy eating pattern, such as the DASH diet. The DASH diet is high in vegetables, fruits, and whole …
